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YOUR JUMPING STILTS => Problems and solutions => Topic started by: mafiaman on July 31, 2008, 10:49:03 AM

Title: how do i protect my pro jumps ??
Post by: mafiaman on July 31, 2008, 10:49:03 AM

hi i got my bocks not long ago but doing quite alot of things on them i have left the protective thing on the back for when they are traveling while getting to me but now it is all worn down and my spring is getting batterd a bit what is the best way to protect it ??? (on a budget) lol  :) :Straddle5:

Title: Re: how do i protect my pro jumps ??
Post by: Spud on July 31, 2008, 11:02:17 AM

There are tonnes of threads about this. Have good look through the mods section.

Most people use a few layers of electrical tape. I use gaffa tape and it is great. I also have furry covers which help loads too. A good load of tape is probably best bet but there are other methods like spring armor made of tires too.

www.stiltmods.com (http://www.stiltmods.com) has a good tutorial about making spring armor  :thumbs:

I dont know what thing on the back you are talking about ???

 :spudT:

Title: Re: how do i protect my pro jumps ??
Post by: mafiaman on July 31, 2008, 11:09:32 AM

ok thanks mate wont lots of tape on the back make it harder to bounce and i ment the bubble rap it comes with lol :)

Title: Re: how do i protect my pro jumps ??
Post by: Spud on July 31, 2008, 11:11:43 AM

ah ha..the bubble wrap... tape wont effect it at all  :thumbs:

 :spudT:

Title: Re: how do i protect my pro jumps ??
Post by: mafiaman on July 31, 2008, 11:16:03 AM

ok sound like what about lots of tape will that reduce my bounce ???  :Dark_Knight: :)

Title: Re: how do i protect my pro jumps ??
Post by: Nero on July 31, 2008, 11:44:39 AM

nah, 3-4 layers of electrical tape wont make a touch of difference, cant speak about gaffertape, the daddy of all tapes, as i havent tried that

Title: Re: how do i protect my pro jumps ??
Post by: mafiaman on July 31, 2008, 11:48:30 AM

haha ok thanks for that m8 will be tapeing soon as pos  :Straddle5: :tape:

Title: Re: how do i protect my pro jumps ??
Post by: Spud on July 31, 2008, 12:42:09 PM

Gaffa tape doesnt effect it either  :thumbs:

Title: Re: how do i protect my pro jumps ??
Post by: mafiaman on July 31, 2008, 12:45:55 PM

ok sound as just sayin u lot are well help full like haha  :biggrin:

Title: Re: how do i protect my pro jumps ??
Post by: Dark Knight on July 31, 2008, 07:44:43 PM

Quote from: mafiaman on July 31, 2008, 11:16:03 AM

ok sound like what about lots of tape will that reduce my bounce ???  :Dark_Knight: :)

I've never take old layers off I clear the scuff up and add more tape I must have 20 plus layers now !
You'd have to put a  :censored: lot of tape on to stop the spring bending !?
Remember the spring bends a lot but the tape cover only a small area and that small part of the spring doesn't flex that much so your not going to stop it much  :Dark_Knight:

Title: Re: how do i protect my pro jumps ??
Post by: sprog on August 02, 2008, 05:18:05 PM

a security guard with an AK-47 will do the job just fine

Title: Re: how do i protect my pro jumps ??
Post by: Nobby on August 02, 2008, 06:21:09 PM

you get less recoil from an MP5.... :biggrin: :thumbs:

Title: Re: how do i protect my pro jumps ??
Post by: K-rock on August 02, 2008, 06:44:10 PM

I used the tire mod, and kept the electrical tape on, cos you can never be too careful when it comes to insanity!

Title: Re: how do i protect my pro jumps ??
Post by: Drunkenstuntman on August 02, 2008, 08:47:44 PM

i just pay some mafia heavies a small tribute once a month and presto mine have been safe and sound ever since  :biggrin:

Title: Re: how do i protect my pro jumps ??
Post by: Drunkenstuntman on August 02, 2008, 08:48:56 PM

failing that lots of tape and old bike tyres have done the job nicely so far  :thumbs: